Sentences with phrase «defenders returned to first team»
The popular defender returned to the first team in January having been out of action for 10 months after suffering a double - leg break while on international duty with the Republic of Ireland.
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Manolas scored five goals in 36 games last season which is a good return for an out and out defender so perhaps he could be utilized in games against softer opposition until he is ready to challenge the ageing Per Mertesacker for a first team place.
Premier League leaders Chelsea have today confirmed that young Czech Republic international defender Tomas Kalas has joined high flying Championship outfit on loan, after he returned from a disappointing spell at Cologne in the first half of the season that saw Kalas struggle to break into the Bundesliga side's first team picture.
The former Southampton defender has been impressing on loan with Middlesbrough this season, and could well be given the chance to return to the first - team squad should he continue to do well under Aitor Karanka.
Chamberlain is enjoying his longest run of regular football in the first - team since joining the club thanks to him impressive displays in the new role, although with Sead Kolasinac also impressing since him move from Schalke, along with the return of key defenders, the Ox could well find himself back on the bench in the near future.
Smalling's first team chances are likely to become diminished by the arrivals of Daley Blind and Marcos Rojo and if Louis van Gaal makes it clear that he is not a key part of his plans then a return to London may well tempt the adaptable defender.
Tottenham have been handed a boost in their bid for a top - four Premier League place, with defender Jan Vertonghen returning to first team training on Friday.
Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld could be set to make his return to first team action when his side face Newport in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday.
Loaned out Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan is determined to return to Anfield to re-establish himself as a first team regular.
The long - serving defender has been linked with a return to Russia with Zenit St Petersburg after losing first team place